Reviews of Riad So Cheap So Chic

Recent review (13/03/2015)

Jaroslava Shani thinks…

"Only minutes away from Jemaa El-Fnaa , this riad provides anyone tired by the excitement of the main square with a safe haven of tranquility, pleasure and much needed silence interrupted only by the…"

Purchasable Extras

Airport PickupUSD 16.33

Luggage RoomUSD 1.63

BreakfastUSD 3.27

TowelUSD 3.27

What's Included

Linen

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Jaroslava Shani

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

13 March 2015
Jaroslava would recommend this property

Liked: Only minutes away from Jemaa El-Fnaa , this riad provides anyone tired by the excitement of the main square with a safe haven of tranquility, pleasure and much needed silence interrupted only by the birds' chirrup and the calls for prayers. The rooftop offers comfy chillout area where one can catch a glimpse of the beautiful Atlas mountain range on the horizon and get a tan at the same time. The ground area of the riad serves as a cool hang out place with a mini swimming pool and palm and orange trees at its centre. The rooms are clean and the staff extremly helpful. The price for a week's stay hardly breaks a bank. It is a combination of all these factors; amazing value for money, relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and central location; that make me keep coming back every time the magic of Marrakech calls my heart.

Disliked: Jaroslava left no negative feedback.

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Jaroslava Shani

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

13 March 2015
Jaroslava would recommend this property

Liked: Only minutes away from Jemaa El-Fnaa , this riad provides anyone tired by the excitement of the main square with a safe haven of tranquility, pleasure and much needed silence interrupted only by the birds' chirrup and the calls for prayers. The rooftop offers comfy chillout area where one can catch a glimpse of the beautiful Atlas mountain range on the horizon and get a tan at the same time. The ground area of the riad serves as a cool hang out place with a mini swimming pool and palm and orange trees at its centre. The rooms are clean and the staff extremly helpful. The price for a week's stay hardly breaks a bank. It is a combination of all these factors; amazing value for money, relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and central location; that I keep coming back every time the magic of Marrakech calls my heart.

Disliked: Jaroslava left no negative feedback.

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jodi woolf

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year

05 October 2014

Liked: The hostel is in a great location

Disliked: There is absolutely no sign for the riad out the front, so it is impossible to find if you don't know where you are going. I organised a hostel pick up at the airport as our flight came in at 12am however the hostel never picked us up. The room we were in had no fan making it unbearable to sleep in!

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Marta Traissect Turu

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year

11 March 2014
Marta would recommend this property

Liked: Good location, near the center but not right in the middle, no noise

Disliked: I don't really remember

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Fernando Oliveira

As a family with children

Sightseeing & culture

16 February 2014

Liked: Serviço muita ruim

Disliked: Fernando left no negative feedback.

82.9%

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Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Romantic getawaySightseeing & culture

22 January 2014
Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Nice and friendly staff! great location whilst still remaining some tranquility.
Also gave very helpful directions so we could find it- although the door is not clearly marked at all.

Disliked: Rooms were a little cold and the doors and windows did not close properly so felt a little un secure

Graham Neal

Disliked: Nothing. A Ceiling fan would be nice but at this price not a necessity.

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Kimberly Noble

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap yearRelaxation/spaSightseeing & culture

07 July 2012
Kimberly would recommend this property

Liked: This hostel was fantastic. Such a great vibe and the staff were amazing. Location was 5 minute walk from the square and the walk was safe and vibrant. The pool was a great relief after some very hot days and all very relaxed. We organised day trips through reception and they were great value for money! The room had 6 beds and all the travellers were friendly and considerate. Breakfast always on time and when you wanted it and advise from staff was extreemly helpful. I would recommend this hostel to anyone who wants a relaxed scene, but still has the cultural vibe of Morocco! 5/5

Disliked: Kimberly left no negative feedback.

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ANNA GOUNARI

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year

02 June 2012
ANNA would recommend this property

Liked: Nice place, cool decoration,ideal if you want to take a break from the craziness of the Moroccan streets. Has a great potential if sm works with it. Good location, friendly stuff, free breakfast:-)

Disliked: not so clean. A bit expensive in what they sell in the hostel, water..etc the WiFi is avaliable only outside in the patio not in the rooms.

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Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year

02 April 2012
Customer would recommend this property

Liked: very good atmosphere and a nice terrace.the rooms were also nice.

Disliked: there were no free towels and sometimes the dog got accidently locked in the terrace and pooped everywhere.

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Giannina Scheler-Stöhr

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap yearCity breakRelaxation/spaSightseeing & culture

17 March 2012
Giannina would recommend this property

Liked: It is very close to the (main) place of Marrakesh. It is a charming and clean hostel to stay. Very friendly athmosphere, staff and 2 sweet little dogs:) We liked it very much!!! Thanx

Mariana Mota

Liked: Very peaceful. Outside the hotel it´s very confusing but once you enter you forget about the outside. Staff very helpfull, I recomend the trip to Merzouga, it´s safe and the driver is very nice.

Disliked: I Dislike the fact that the pool wasn´t working, The hotel is very difficult to find, but try not to pay local people to bring you there. The entry seems worst than it is

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Customer review

As a family with children

Family HolidaySightseeing & culture

04 November 2011
Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Perfect location for exploring the medina.
Nice roof terrasse.
Pool but we did not use it since the weather was not as nice (pump works and looks clean).
All of us (3 adults and 2 children fitted well into 5 beds room).

Disliked: Finding dogs poo everywhere athough staff tries to remove it at least once a day.
Water was leaking onto bathroom floor.

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Customer review

Alone

Backpacking / gap yearCity breakRelaxation/spaShopping

21 October 2011
Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The fresh and friendly atmosphere

Disliked: nothing

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Customer review

Alone

Sightseeing & cultureSports, adventure or outdoor activities

18 October 2011
Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the atmosphere

Disliked: nothing

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ANDREA VETTORETTO

Alone

Business / conference

17 October 2011
ANDREA would recommend this property

Liked: L ACCOGLIENZA E LA DISPONIBILITA'

Disliked: NIENTE

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Customer review

With friends / other travellers

City break

10 October 2011
Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Loved the location. Friendly staff. The place has real character and ove the puppies that live in the hotel courtyard.

Disliked: Wish the pool was cleaned so that people could have swam in in.

Customer review

Alone

Sightseeing & culture

12 September 2011
Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Once you find the location of the hostel, it's very close to the medina and in a safe area.

Disliked: As much as I love animals and dogs in particular. I don't think the hostel owners should have dogs if they are incapable of potty training them. The dogs went to the bathroom wherever they pleased, including your bed.

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Harry Lengyel

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap yearCity breakRelaxation/spa

26 August 2011
Harry would recommend this property

Liked: The plunge pool and the cool dogs that roamed about the whole hotel; nice breakfast and friendly staff

Disliked: Only 2 toilets in the whole place... bit of trouble when you are caught short